On first listen, Travis might remind you a lot of Radiohead, but don't tune out. The band's plangent pop is evocative and well-crafted, putting to shame all the groups that clone a style without providing any real substance. Actually, the real reason Travis sound like Radiohead is because frontman Fran Healy sings in a breathy, tender style similar to Radiohead's Thom Yorke. But Travis music is far simpler and more immediate, thanks in part to guitarist Andy Dunlop who augments the outfit's delicate melodies with tasteful, uncomplicated guitar passages.by guita.com

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